Chapter 141 Old Cow
"What is the lord going to do?"
"I have my own opinion, and you can continue to spy on the news."
After a hurried private conversation, Liu Bei returned to the council hall calmly. Liu Bei got up and changed his clothes this time, giving Sun Quan enough time to cushion the embarrassment caused by the words just now. When Liu Bei sat down again, the atmosphere soon became harmonious.
"General Zhongmou, in fact, there are three main things to come to the mausoleum this time. This first thing is naturally that I have admired the general for a long time. I made a special trip to come here for a while. The second thing is to ask the general to borrow the South County."
"Brow the South County!" When Liu Bei finished his routine and said his real purpose, Sun Quan was still a little surprised.
Liu Bei was not in a hurry and said slowly, "I and the general alliance to fight against Cao, and we should have fought against Cao together. However, at present, in Hefei and Jiangling, the pressure exerted by Cao's army was all by Jiangdong, but Bei hid in the south of the Yangtze River to enjoy leisure. I was really sorry, so I wanted to share the general's worries. If the general borrows Nanjun from me, Cao's army in Xiangyang will be prepared to bear it, and the general can concentrate on dealing with the enemy of Hefei. I and the general assist each other, which is the best way to fight against Cao's thieves.
Liu Bei is also right. Although Sun Quan seems to have the upper hand in defeating Cao's army in Jingzhou, all the troops on hand do not exceed 100,000, but he has to face the threat of Cao's hundreds of thousands of troops on the long Yangtze River defense line. Without Liu Bei's reminder, Sun Quan feels a little overwhelmed now.
What's more, Liu Bei's borrowing of Nanjun is based on "Zhou Yu", which is naturally very convincing for Sun Quan.
"Since the general divided my south bank, this year, there have been countless Liu Jingsheng's old departments that have come to the public security to me. Unfortunately, my territory is narrow and I can't have enough official positions to settle these scholars. If the general lends me the south county, it will be equivalent to giving these people a living space. Otherwise, if it is cold to these scholars People's hearts force them to go to Jiangbei to join Cao, which will be a fatal loss for me and the general. This is also an important reason why I have to come to ask the general for a loan from Nanjun.
Liu Bei's second reason is also extremely lethal. He pretends to be the successor of Liu Jingsheng and the spokesperson for the interests of Jingxiang scholars. He asked to borrow Nanjun not for Liu Bei himself, but for Jingxiang scholars to seek space to survive. What's more, he hinted that it was useless for Zhou Yu to occupy Nanjun. Only I, Liu Bei, was safe. The only choice for the Jingxiang people.
Liu Bei came out for two reasons, which can be regarded as laying a strong ladder for Sun Quan in the open and secretly. Obviously, he gave away the fat he got, and Liu Bei's analysis became a good thing for a good reason.
"What Xuande said is not unreasonable, but it is very important to lend South County. I'm afraid I have to consult my subordinates for advice on this matter."
Sun Quan did not refuse on the spot, but he did not agree, but for Liu Bei, since Sun Quan did not refuse on the spot, it proved that he already had a tendency in his heart.
"That's natural, that's natural, and I'm not in a hurry for a while. General Zhongmou can consider my suggestions with his subordinates." Liu Bei paused and said with a smile, "It's for business to borrow Nan County. It's not easy for the general to make decisions alone, but it's purely a private matter to prepare for this third thing. I think the general won't refuse."
As soon as he heard that Liu Bei still had something to ask for, Sun Quan frowned secretly, but he still smiled faintly and said, "Xuande, but it's okay to say it."
Liu Bei coughed dryly, and the expression on his face gradually became sincere. "Bei's wife Mi died in Changbanpo. Since then, I have not set up the main room again. I heard that the general has a sister, who is very virtuous, so I came here this time to ask the general to marry your sister as his wife. In the future, the general and I will be good friends with the Qin and Jin Dynasties and become the great cause of supporting the Han Dynasty together. I don't know what the general's intention is?"
'Liu Bei also wants to marry my sister!'
Liu Bei said bad things about Zhou Yu and Sun Quan was not surprised. Liu Bei was not surprised when he asked to borrow Sun Quan from Nanjun. When Liu Bei asked to marry his sister Sun Shangxiang, Sun Quan was really surprised.
It's not because Liu Bei is a lot of age and wants to eat tender grass in his old age, but because Liu Bei's move is obviously aimed at Liu Feng.
'I robbed a woman with my former son, Liu Bei, you actually did it. Hey hey, this matter is getting more and more interesting...'
"Xuande is a hero in the world. It's really an honor for her to admire Shang Xiang. However, Xuande must also know that my sister has always been strong and marriage is a big deal. As a brother, I can't help but discuss with her and agree to it. I can't be in a hurry about this matter. Sun Quan is still the same as before, not refusing or agreeing.
At the beginning of the meeting, he put forward so many requests, and asked for their territory and other girls. Liu Bei did not dare to rush too much, so he didn't talk about it at the moment.
After the meeting with Sun Quan, he attended the banquet equipped for Liu Bei. When Liu Bei returned to the pavilion, it was already dark.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, Liu Bei subconsciously glanced at the opposite room, but saw Liu Feng setting up a case at the door and drinking alone with the moon.
Maybe he was even satisfied with the meeting with Sun Quan today, and because he drank a little wine, Liu Bei couldn't help but feel a little proud at this time. He didn't go back to his room, but went straight to Liu Feng.
The left and right soldiers were shocked and eager to come forward to dissuade him, but Liu Bei waved his hand and said proudly, "You can wait here. I'll go to the rebellious disciple for a while."
"But Lord, what if that guy is unfavorable to you?"
Liu Bei sneered: "Have you forgotten that I was also a general? Just step aside."
Liu Bei's self-confidence is not without reason. When he started in the slight cold, he was also killed all the way from the battlefield. Even if his martial arts skills were not first-class, they were also quite successful. It's just that for so many years, as a prince, he has been in commanding most of the time, and there are few times when he fights with the enemy himself, which makes many people almost forget that Liu Bei is also a master of martial arts.
Liu Bei didn't forget.
He swaggered up the steps, sat opposite Liu Feng, and stared at Liu Feng with a proud smile.
Looking at his expression, Liu Feng guessed that the meeting with Sun Quan today was very rewarding, otherwise he would not have openly run to him to show off his power.
"Congratulations, come on, have a drink." Liu Feng poured a glass of wine and put it in front of Liu Bei.
Liu Bei glanced at it, but did not move.
"What, are you still afraid that I will poison the wine?" Liu Fengdao.
Liu Bei tilted his face forward and sneered, "Kid, you want to find the big tree of Dongwu as a backer with Sun Quanpan's relatives. Humph, I don't think it will take long. The wife you want to marry will lie in your arms."